IND vs WI: "What Rohit Sharma Is Doing Is That He Is Driving His Ferrari Car At A Speed Of 30 Kph" - Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra praised skipper Rohit Sharma’s approach with the bat during the first Test match against the West Indies. Aakash Chopra stated that Rohit Sharma controlled his aggressive instincts and converted his start into a big score.

Rohit Sharma scored his 10th Test hundred on Day 2 of the match in Dominica on Thursday, July 13. The right-handed batter was dismissed for 103 runs off 221 deliveries, which included 10 fours and two sixes. He played a patient game, scoring with a strike rate of 46.60.

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Rohit Sharma Is Another Beautiful Story – Aakash Chopra

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra stated that Rohit Sharma batted according to the team’s requirements.

“Rohit Sharma is another beautiful story. He scored his 10th Test century. If you have to appreciate or understand what Rohit is doing, assume that you have a Ferrari car that runs at a speed of 200 kph and you are asked to drive it at a speed of 30 kph even though the road is clear,” Chopra said.

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“You shouldn’t put it in cruise control but press the accelerator that much only. You won’t be able to stop yourself after the first 15-20 minutes. What Rohit is doing is that he is driving his Ferrari car at a speed of 30 kph and despite that, he is finding enjoyment in that,” he added.

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Player Has Started Enjoying It – Aakash Chopra

The cricketer-turned-commentator highlighted Rohit Sharma’s adaptation to the role of an opener in Test cricket, stating that he is enjoying the challenge.

“That’s the most beautiful thing – the romance of playing Test cricket. This opener version of Rohit which we saw in England and are seeing regularly after that, it is clearly evident that this player has started enjoying it,” he further stated.

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“That’s not the Rohit Sharma. He is a Ferrari car who hits fours and sixes whenever he wants and against whoever he wants but to play in this fashion, it once again tells one more thing – Wow,” he concluded.

India finished Day 2 of the Test match in a strong position, ending with a total score of 312/2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (143) and Virat Kohli (36) remained unbeaten at the crease. Rohit and Yashasvi added a 229-run partnership, becoming India’s first opening pair in Test cricket to gain the lead in the first innings without losing a wicket.

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